Last Updated: November 2025
AskFunding.com.au (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website askfunding.com.au.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
This personal information may include:
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:
We do not purchase or receive personal information about you from third-party data brokers. However, we may receive information through:
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our website, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.
We use cookies to:
Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics) Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings Advertising Cookies: May be used if we implement advertising (currently not in use)
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
For more information about cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. The information generated about your website use (including your IP address) is transmitted to Google. This information is used to evaluate visitors’ use of the website and to compile statistical reports on website activity.
You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Typical Retention Periods:
We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Under Australian privacy law, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:
You have the right to:
Where we process your personal information based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by:
You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are under 18, please do not provide any personal information on our website. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete that information immediately.
Our website is hosted in Australia, and your information is processed and stored in Australia. If you are accessing our website from outside Australia, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Australia where our servers are located.
By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to Australia and acknowledge that Australia may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals or similar mechanisms.
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please note that as an Australian-based website primarily serving Australian users, CCPA may not apply. However, if applicable, California residents may have the right to request information about how we handle their personal information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:
Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through our form.
Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.
When contacting us about your privacy rights, please include:
Important Notice: AskFunding.com.au provides informational content and guides about business and vehicle financing in Australia. We are not financial advisors, loan providers, or licensed financial professionals. The information on our website is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial, legal, or professional advice.
We recommend that you:
We do not collect sensitive financial information such as:
If any third party requests such information claiming to be affiliated with us, please contact us immediately.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
By using our website, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
You have the right to:
✅ Know what personal information we collect
✅ Access your personal information
✅ Correct inaccurate information
✅ Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
✅ Opt-out of marketing communications
✅ Lodge a complaint with the OAIC
✅ Withdraw consent at any time
We will NEVER:
❌ Sell your personal information to third parties
❌ Share your information without a lawful basis
❌ Use your information for purposes you haven’t consented to
❌ Keep your information longer than necessary
❌ Request sensitive financial information via email
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the Last Updated date listed at the top of this page.
Document Version: 1.0
Last Reviewed: November 2025
Next Review Date: November 2026
